Elzie Odom Athletic Center

Front of Elzie Odom Athletic Center, built with a stone exterior and a red roof.

Located along the Trinity River, the Elzie Odom Athletic Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the athletic and recreational needs of Arlington residents and visitors. Opened in April 1999, the center offers a wide selection of classes, sports leagues, camps and fitness. Additionally, the center is open for reservations during and after business hours. Center rooms including the two gymnasiums and sports arena, may be rented for private parties, sporting events, meetings or banquets.

Elzie Odom is a 60,000 square foot facility located at 1601 N.E. Green Oaks and is open seven days a week for sports leagues, class instruction and walk-in use. A fully equipped weight room is also available for a small monthly fee. The center is located next to River Legacy Parks East which features picnic tables, playground, bike & hike trails and a practice field. For center hours of operation and current programs, please call Elzie Odom Athletic Center at 817-459-6434. The Center is named after Arlington's former mayor, Elzie Odom. It is in the spirit of his leadership and magnetism that this building is named.

Features

  • Four multi-purpose rooms used for martial arts, gymnastics, aerobics, and various sports classes.
  • Two 6,660 square foot gymnasiums with six basketball goals and two volleyball courts in each.
  • Fitness room with Nautilus weight machines, elliptical trainers, plate loaded equipment, Stairmasters, treadmills, recumbent bikes, free weights and squat racks. Personal trainers are also available.
  • Rock climbing wall for classes, private instruction, and rentals.
  • Sports arena for classes, open skate night, in-line hockey leagues, indoor soccer, and rentals.
  • Complete men's and women's locker rooms with shower facilities.
  • Professional staff to assist with information and equipment check out.

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Go inside the Elzie Recreation Center!

Memberships

Must be 18+ to sign for membership or day pass. A day pass is $8 and gives you Gold member access.

Review more information regarding facility memberships(PDF, 266KB).

Programs and Events

Elzie Odom Athletic Center has a diverse programming schedule of both youth and adult activities to meet the recreational needs of Arlington residents and visitors. Click the link below for a full list of upcoming programs or call the center for more info.

Programs and Events Schedule

Sports

Elzie Odom Athletic Center is the City of Arlington's youth and adult sports hub. For more information on sports leagues, visit arlingtonsports.net.

Rentals

Are you having a family reunion in Arlington? Does your church outing need a gymnasium, or would you like to treat your teenager and his/her friends to a party? How about an employee training session, organizational meeting, baby shower or birthday party? Elzie Odom Athletic Center is available for all types of reservations. Rooms may be rented seven days a week during business hours when center activities are not scheduled, and after business hours.

Location

1601 NE Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006  View Map

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Features

  • Fully Staffed Facility
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • Meeting Tables and Chairs
  • Function Tables and Chairs
  • Parking

Capacity

250 - 499

Contact

817-459-6434

Hours

Monday - Friday
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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